Assignment
Instructions
In this assignment, you will research and identify one of the laws that governs computer access and trespass. Begin by selecting ONE of the following governances, laws, or standards:
1. The USA Patriot Act of 2001:
2. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act:
3. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act:
4. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard:
5. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act:
6. Another governance, law, or standard of your choosing.
After conducting research online, write a two-page (500-word) paper. Within the paper, include each of the following:
1. Provide an overview of the governance, law, or standard explaining how it is intended to protect civilians.
2. Does adhering to the governance, law, or standard include any nuisances? Does it place a hardship on users or organizations? List them.
3. Describe an example scenario where the governance, law, or standard is violated (this can be real or fictitious).
4. Provide your own thoughts about the effectiveness of the governance, law, or standard. Does it actually accomplish its intentions?
5. Two references (websites, Online Library, or books)
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.